BSc Criminology
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 96%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Protective service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 465 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 90%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology at University of Sunderland?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.